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New cast members joining Ben Platt UK in the premiere of Midnight at the Never Get have been revealed
The new musical from KPop Demon Hunters’ Mark Sonnenblick arrives at the Menier Chocolate Factory this summer.
Two new leading cast members have been confirmed for the UK premiere of Midnight at the Never Get. The new musical will open at the Menier Chocolate Factory this summer, written by Oscar winner Mark Sonnenblick.
Set in New York City in 1965, Midnight at the Never Get follows Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman, whose romance unfolds alongside a secret nightclub act. The pair meet to perform together at an underground venue, navigating a love that goes against the law.
Platt will star as Trevor. Other cast members confirmed today are Gregor Milne (Teeth ‘N’ Smiles, Fiddler On The Roof) and Barry James (The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ The Musical, Little Shop of Horrors)
The wider creative team is also announced today, helmed by director David Cromer. Scott Pask will provide set design, Jonathan Lipman costumes, Heather Gilbert lighting and Paul Groothuis sound design. Musical supervision and orchestrations come from Andrew Resnick.
The production marks a reunion between Platt and Sonnenblick, who previously collaborated on the cult comedy film Theater Camp. Sonnenblick’s recent work also the smash-hit KPop Demon Hunters, for which he won an Oscar.
On working with Platt again, Sonneblick said: “This show means a tremendous amount to me, and it’s a gift to collaborate with Ben again – he’s a once-in-a-generation performer.”
Since Platt’s Tony Award-winning turn in Dear Evan Hansen, his career has spanned Broadway, the West End, film, television and music. His most recent trip to London saw him star alongside Rachel Zegler at the London Palladium in the twenty-fifth anniversary concert edition of The Last Five Years.
Midnight at the Never Get is conceived by Sam Bolen, Max Friedman and Sonnenblick. The production is presented by the Menier Chocolate Factory in association with Greg Berlanti, Robbie Rogers and ATG Productions, and is set to run at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 11 July to 12 September.
